X-Type (X400) V6-3.0L (2002)
Trunk / Liftgate Latch: All Technical Service Bulletins
Body - Trunk Lid Difficult to Close
XT501-04
X-TYPE
DATE 04/02
Amended 10/03
MODEL
2002 MY
X-TYPE
VIN
C00344-C64502
Difficulty Closing Luggage Compartment Lid - Revised Latch Mechanism - Modification Procedure
Remove and destroy Bulletin XT501-04, Amended 05/02. Replace with this Bulletin.
Revisions are shown with black bars.
ISSUE:
Some owners of 2002 MY X-TYPE vehicles within the above VIN ranges may complain about difficulty closing the luggage compartment lid latch
and/or about the feel quality of the latch mechanism. A revised trunk lid latch is now available that can be retrofitted.
Action:
In case of a customer complaint of the above condition on a 2002 MY X-TYPE within the above VIN range, perform the following modification
procedure.
LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT LATCH MODIFICATION
1.
Open hood and fit fender protector covers.
2.
Open luggage compartment.
3.
Disconnect vehicle battery (Refer to Battery Disconnect procedure JTIS CD ROM section: 414-01).
Warning:
After the battery has been disconnected wait for one minute for the air bag system to disarm.
4.
Remove luggage compartment lid pull-down handle securing screws.
5.
Remove and discard luggage compartment pull-down handle.
6.
Remove luggage compartment interior release handle and place aside.
7.
Remove luggage compartment latch trim finisher.
8.
Remove luggage compartment lid lock.
